Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked French green lentils
- 4 cups peeled and grated carrots
- 3 celery ribs, diced
- 1/2 a medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins or currants
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, pepitas, or sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, shredded carrots, diced celery, chopped red onion, mint leaves, raisins or currants, nuts or seeds, olives (if using), and kale (if using).
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, chili flakes (if using), sea salt, black pepper, dijon mustard, maple syrup, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mix. Toss everything gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Taste your salad and add more lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light lunch alongside pita bread and hummus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg